NATO Active Endeavour Full Size Medal Gallant & Distinguished Conduct and formally Awarded for meritorious

and formally Awarded for meritorious service it also served as a third level gallantry award for services which did not merit the award of the GM or GC

it was extended to officers of the RAF for acts of gallantry on the ground and during World War One there was provision made for officers of the Royal Naval Division and Royal Marines

The medal is worn from its distinctive yellow ribbon with two dark green stripes

The 12th Royal Lancers earned distinction across numerous campaigns throughout their history and became renowned for their cavalry traditions

he had earned his first GM in Iraq in 2006

NATO Active Endeavour Full Size Medal Gallant & Distinguished Conduct and formally Awarded for meritoriousThe Secretary General has established the NATO Medal to be awarded to military and civilian personnel who are, or have been, engaged in operations conducted by NATO in the Mediterranean Sea. This medal may not be worn by UK personnel. For award of the NATO ARTICLE 5 Medal for OP ACTIVE ENDEAVOUR, personnel must complete both the qualifying period of service (below) and meet the eligibility criteria (above). The qualifying periods are those individuals